Sauvignon Alto Adige Doc 2017 - Putzenhof

The name “sauvignon” undoubtedly has, as its first meaning, that of “wild plant”. With passion but also determination and firmness, the Putzenhof family obtains from the fruit of this “wild plant” an excellent wine: the Alto Adige Sauvignon Doc, which after fermentation at a controlled temperature and maturation for six or seven months in steel barrels, is ready to be drunk.

Putzenhof

In 1956, Viktoria and Johann Schweigkofler purchased the Putzenhof farm in San Giacomo/Laives. The vineyards were poorly maintained and in need of replacement, the building was dilapidated and the driveway was difficult to navigate. Behind this "potential", however, the Schweigkoflers recognized the "real potential": "The location at the foot of a porphyry wall facing south-west and the absolutely favorable climatic conditions for viticulture" - says grandson Roman Mottironi, who runs the company today. The owners have used the ideal conditions to transform - in three generations - a ruin into a successful winery with a vine area of ​​5.5 hectares cultivated as naturally as possible. For years, for example, no herbicides have been used. In this way, the raw material for a wide range of wines grows naturally and respectfully. According to the same principles, the Putzenhof farm cellar produces an interesting assortment of white wines (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Kerner) and red wines (Lagrein, Pinot Noir and a Colli di Bolzano from Schiava, Lagrein and Pinot Noir). The annual production is 370 bottles.